The Be Good Tanyas and (already mentioned) Old Crow Medicine Show.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 12:31 PM on October 27, 2008

Pakore. I made a huge batch this weekend, so it's kinda on my mind. Also, I'm kinda stuffed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 6:56 AM on June 23, 2008

Disclaimer: I work for the nonprofit that runs this site. I'm on the tech end, so I'm not qualified to answer your questions myself, but I think the following sections could be useful to you.

Resources for Adults with LD (Articles, FAQs, book recommendations, links, etc.)
Published Articles about Adults with LD
Forums for Adults with LD or ADHD

There are many articles about finding support services, organizational... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 3:19 PM on May 15, 2008

Tandoori paste mixed with nonfat yogurt; marinate the chicken for an hour (or overnight if you have the time). Bake or grill it the next day. You will not need anything else for flavor.

A recipe to make your own: http://www.ochef.com/209.htm
(I haven't tried that recipe, so can't vouch for it -- I always just buy paste in a jar from my local Indian store)
You can also find tons online:
http://www.google.com/products?... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 7:37 AM on March 31, 2008

Solomon, I think you may be thinking of the feminine version of Haramzada , Haramzadi . Even though it doesn't say anything about Punjabi in the article, I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same there too.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 1:52 PM on December 6, 2007

A friend of mine that just gave birth mentioned, very casually, that her breast milk is very sweet. A few of us were in the kitchen together cooking Thanksgiving dinner, and I believe it came up while discussing desserts. So, just adding another data point to those saying that it's not a big deal and curiosity is natural. Give it a try!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 7:02 AM on December 1, 2007

I tend to avoid classy places, so I can't offer much advice (though I can't imagine it'd be hard to find what you describe amid the plethora of classy DC options), but I think Eat Bar might be what you're looking for. It rents out its back room for private parties, and while there are (nice) couches if people feel like sitting, there is lots of standing room for mingling. No real tables in the back room. The food is great. Might not actually be classy enough by legal DC standards, but it is... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 4:41 PM on October 19, 2007

My friend claims she made this for a group of non-vegans, and they were a hit. She says no one believed they were vegan when she told them. I haven't tried them myself but they sound good.

Vegan Snowball Cookies

1 cup margarine (some "normal" varieties are; just check) or soy margarine
2 cups sifted flour
1 cup sifted powder sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups chopped... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 11:19 AM on October 7, 2007

I did something similar to my big toe once. Yes, just keep it clean, and maybe covered to keep it from snagging on stuff. It'll fall off eventually, but you can have a doctor speed things up. I waited until friends insisted that I go to the doctor. When I did, the doctor actually said, "What do you want me to do? Pull it off?" I left it, it came off on its own, and it wasn't even hurting anymore by then.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 12:32 PM on October 4, 2007

I'm 29, went to public schools in Northern Virginia, and we always had school nurses, K-12.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 3:02 PM on September 24, 2007

Sorry, I didn't mention my state earlier; I'm in Virginia, where it seems it does matter. Thanks for all the great input! I didn't realize this was actually a pretty complex issue; I thought I was just naive. I appreciate all the advice and information. I'm still undecided, but I think you all have given me a lot of good points to think about. Off to research current rates!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 10:21 AM on September 23, 2007

Thanks for all the answers! I'm still not sure which of the suggested ideas I'll do, but I'm really happy to have options other than Amazon.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 8:36 AM on August 14, 2007

I use Google SMS for everything. I think it's everything you're asking for, and it's never failed me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 12:57 PM on July 4, 2007

Such an obvious solution, and it never even occurred to me. Thanks Pollomacho! Feel free to keep suggestions coming, if you have any, but that should pretty much do it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 7:54 AM on June 22, 2007

Thanks everyone! You were overwhelmingly right and I'm left wondering what other obvious stuff I don't know about. After reading your answers, I suddenly understood why my mom kept all her dry goods in glass jars.

It had really never occurred to me that something so nasty could be lurking in dry goods. I checked the cabinets, and sure enough, that's where the moths and larvae were coming from. I think it was a bag of almonds that caused it (at least that's what had... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 7:00 PM on May 13, 2007

I have the exact same problem! I've even gone the extra step and had my hearing tested twice, by two different doctors (though both were just general practitioners, not specialists). Both said that I should be able to hear fine and had no advice. I'd resigned myself to the lazy conclusion that my hearing is just "lazy" or that I am mentally lazy and unwilling to differentiate between background noise and pertinent noise. However, you have given me hope (I'm not sure why). I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 2:34 PM on April 23, 2007

Should've previewed. Contraption, you've described it perfectly; it's the competing for attention feeling (maybe that's why I feel lazy? I just give up.). I haven't been diagnosed with ADD, but I've never gotten checked either. That's an interesting correlation that never occurred to me (see? lazy.). I'll stop piggy-backing now.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 2:39 PM on April 23, 2007

I didn't think this applied earlier on in the discussion, because the question seemed to be "which Dyson?" instead of "is Dyson really a good idea?" -- but since the discussion has ventured that way anyway: this earlier thread might be useful. Lots of discussion about Dysons in general, and comparisons to other brands, including Mieles and Riccars.

And to summarize my comment in that earlier thread (my family has been in the vacuum business for over... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 1:51 PM on March 8, 2007

Yay! Smilla, I didn't even realize you were in the area. In this small-world-case, I'm happy to hear that you were happy with your vacuum, and even recommending it. I love mine too. But then again, I'm a sucker for ugly but practical machines.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 8:30 AM on March 9, 2007

I know a good friend of mine used to spend some time at nefisa. Their forum is linked under "light" in the navigation. Having just checked it out, however, it looks like it has been recently deserted and overwhelmed with spam. If you're looking for old discussions to just browse through, I think you'll find it interesting. It's not exactly what you want (not nearly as big as Ship of Fools, it seems), but it is/was a pretty thoughtful and open-minded discussion.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 12:11 PM on March 8, 2007

I got this book for a friend who recently had a baby, and she thought it was hilarious and useful. I haven't seen it myself yet, but it seems like a fun, cheap and impersonal (in a good way) gift.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 11:57 AM on February 7, 2007

Thanks for all the great suggestions mefites! I marked sarahsynonymous's as the best answer, because that's what I've decided to go with, but Joy of Motion and the others seem great too. I appreciate all the help! I just knew there had to be other options.

Feel free to keep the suggestions coming in, for future reference.

Yes, it was the Bollywood and Bhangra classes that tipped the scales in DC Dance Collective's favor.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 8:27 AM on January 19, 2007

I just noticed that the Mark Morris Dance Group isn't even in the area.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 8:29 AM on January 19, 2007

I like to mix any hot/dijon mustard with mayonnaise and douse liberally. I guess it's sort of like Deviled Eggs, minus the relish, but I think that's key.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 1:31 PM on January 18, 2007

Thanks for all the great advice. As some of you mentioned, a lot of the really good options might be out of the practical budget for a small business, but this is definitely not a situation that we want to mess around with. I'll explain the options to my dad and see what we can figure out. I really appreciate all the help. Please feel free to keep commenting if you have more suggestions.

Geek Squad was my dad's suggestion. I told him it was out of the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 7:06 AM on December 28, 2006

The guys I work with (I work in the vacuum and air purifier industry) recommend the Blueair Digital 250E Air Purifier, which is in the same price range as the Consumer Reports choices recommended above. The replacement filter prices are also comparable. If you're willing to spend more, the IQAir HealthPro Plus was recently rated Best Air Cleaner by Wired Magazine (scroll down), but it comes with an expectably larger price tag. The Wired article also has other ratings for air purifiers,... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 4:23 PM on December 4, 2006

I don't know if this will be unusual enough for you, but since chili beer was mentioned: I tasted chili wine at a Virginia wine festival. I think it's the cooking wine at the bottom of this page, called "Kiss the Devil".
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 1:38 PM on December 1, 2006

From a friend: Chili can also used to replenish iron in women who are on their periods and to clean intestines (not necessarily at the same time). That last bit about cleaning intestines would go along with Kadin2048's laxative finding.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 8:10 AM on December 2, 2006

Tippy's Tacos -- Same comment as killdevil, basically. All locations in NoVA, and not exactly like you describe, but close enough. The Merrifield location is probably a 40-minute drive.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 3:05 PM on December 1, 2006

Seconding Tyler Cowen's guide and offering an alternative to Minerva: Saravana Palace. It's newer, but better IMHO. Fairfax DOES have great non-chain restaurants, but I'd recommend sticking to ethnic food if you want to see what Fairfax does best.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 12:52 PM on November 29, 2006

Seconding the Korean Super Grocery Stores. My favorite is Super H Mart in Fairfax. I've seen the noodles there, though I haven't bought them yet myself. The store is crazy, but that's a good thing, right? Adventure and cheap produce!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 11:09 AM on November 21, 2006

Seconding what vytae said (thanks for giving me the courage to admit my naivete): SCARF! So simple, so cheap, so unbelievably effective. Who knew? The first day I wore one (as an adult, I mean), I had to check the weather twice to make sure it wasn't actually warmer outside. I can not believe what a difference it makes. And, get a nice soft one -- it'll make you more likely to wear it. I think the reason I stopped wearing them when I was 4, was because they were so damn itchy. A simple... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 10:07 AM on November 1, 2006

I, too, would worry about using steam on an unfinished wood floor, but if you were intent on it, this seems to be similar and comparable in price. (Semi-self-link -- that's to my Dad's site, as mentioned in earlier posts) The Eureka model has been discontinued, you're right; there aren't many other steam cleaners in that price range that I know of, besides the Earlex linked. I haven't used that personally, so I'm not sure how well it works; I just know that that is considered the industry... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 2:13 PM on October 26, 2006

Btw, she lives in Chantilly, in case there's a need to narrow the options down. Anywhere in Northern Virginia would work though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 2:16 PM on October 14, 2006

Thanks for all the great suggestions!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 5:26 PM on October 16, 2006

digitalis, I bet the brand you're thinking of is Riccar. (Self-link disclaimer: That's a link to my father's site, which only has information about Riccar -- they don't sell Riccars online) Riccars are relatively unheard of on the vast internet, because they can't be sold on the internet (manufacturer's policy). But, if you go into any speciality vacuum store (even one of our stores), you'll find Riccars are usually the favorites of the people working there. They're also all we've ever had... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 11:42 AM on September 22, 2006

Just chiming in: pure-bred Punjabi here (which means heavily mixed with every Indian invader ever, as far as I can tell), with uncontrollable curly hair. I get mistaken for every ethnicity under the sun, yet still get told by Indians that I look very "classical Indian" (whatever that means). Personally, I always associated the stick-straight sheet of jet-black hair with South Indians or girls with hair straighteners. And I agree that the comments along the lines of "India's a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 8:26 AM on September 8, 2006

It seems Casa Mia, Lalibela in Arlington is a good bet. It's recommended at Tyler Cowen's Ethnic Dining Guide (that's just the Ethiopian category), and if it's the same place I went to (can't remember the name, but the location seems about right) it's very reasonably priced. A good overall summary of Ethiopian in the DC area in that link.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 9:17 AM on August 28, 2006

The Big Bang. It's described as an "advanced" book, but I found it to have a lot of good basic information about sexual health, taking care of pink parts (including avoiding and treating yeast infections), loving oneself, STDs and even the emotions involved in the whole scenario. Plus, the tone is way better than some serious scary health book.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 7:57 AM on August 23, 2006

I don't know how flexible your definition of "modern" is, but Sylvia Plath wrote a poem named "Soliloquy Of The Solipsist".
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 7:34 PM on July 23, 2006

Thanks ptm! I know that was a tough request -- I appreciate you coming through. I've told my friend about SE Hinto, and she thinks he'll be a great addition to her recommendations.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 7:59 AM on June 28, 2006

Thanks for all the great suggestions!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 2:55 PM on December 1, 2005

Thanks for all the suggestions! They're great so far and I'm sure they will prove very useful. Also, jacquilynne, thanks for the extra tip -- I'll give it a whirl for this and future mixes. Keep 'em coming if you can.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 12:36 PM on October 17, 2005

Thanks so much WestCoaster. This is exactly the kind of information we were looking for. I had a bad feeling about the kind of service they provided, but no real reasons. Hearing someone else mention the reputation thing, plus the point you made about recruiters in his specific field really helped. Thanks again!

On preview, thanks willnot. Sound advice as well.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 10:47 PM on January 30, 2005

fatcow. i love love love them. great customer service, very knowledgable, always straightforward. they have all you want (including Apache servers -- though they charge $10 extra (one time fee) to set up MySQL) for $99/year. no monthly plan option, but if you can pay it all up front, it works out to less than $10/month even if you get the MySQL.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 1:12 PM on October 1, 2004

The Girl in the Flammable Skirt by Aimee Bender Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris -- in keeping with the quick and comical request. Also, White Teeth by Zadie Smith which is described as too long by some users on Amazon, but I found it to be such a fast read that I didn't really notice.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 5:26 PM on September 12, 2004

y tu mama tambien
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 9:37 PM on May 2, 2004

pretty good resource. i also vote for new balances, based purely on personal experience.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 1:45 PM on April 16, 2004

i should add that kicksology is mostly for basketball shoes -- i could've sworn they used to have a broader range of reviews before, including crosstrainers. doesn't seem so anymore, though, so scratch that suggestion.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 1:48 PM on April 16, 2004

thanks riffola :) i tried googling nameroute, but found little aside from recommendations from their associates and partners. i'm definitely bookmarking WHT for future reference. you da best.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sa3z at 7:57 PM on March 18, 2004